Laura Wolvaardt hit an unbeaten 42 as Delhi Capitals cruised past a previously unbeaten Royal Challengers Bengaluru to seal a seven-wicket win in the Women’s Premier League.
With five wins from five, RCB could have sealed a place in the final with another victory but Delhi Capitals delayed what feels inevitable.
RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana got off to a strong start with the bat but Minnu Mani dismissed her for 38, picking up her first wicket of the tournament.
After the halfway stage, a middle-order collapse left RCB scrambling for runs with their overseas signings failing to fire.
Nandni Sharma once again proved useful at the death taking three wickets, as RCB were restricted to 109.
Shafali Verma looked to cause damage in response, striking at 200, but was quickly removed by the in-form Sayali Satghare.
Overseas stars Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues steadied the ship for the Delhi Capitals, putting on a 52-run partnership.
After Rodrigues was dismissed, fellow South Africa international Marizanne Kapp joined Wolvaardt at the crease to ease their side across the line with four overs remaining.